Animals Have Nepo Babies Too

The video explores the concept of privilege in the animal kingdom, highlighting how various species, such as skinks, warblers, wasps, termites, squirrels, and hyenas, pass on resources and social advantages to their offspring. These inherited benefits, akin to human nepotism, help ensure the survival and reproductive success of the next generation, demonstrating that privilege is not exclusive to humans.

What is the main idea introduced about privilege in the animal kingdom?

• Animals can inherit resources like territory and food.

• Privilege is only a human concept.

• Animals do not have any form of privilege.

• All animals compete equally for resources.

How do white's rock skinks benefit from staying in their parents' territory?

• They get more food from their parents.

• They have better body condition due to less competition.

• They can mate with their relatives.

• They learn survival skills from their parents.

What is the unique behavior of Seychelles warblers regarding territory?

• They migrate to new areas.

• They share territory with other species.

• They carve out a part of their parents' territory.

• They do not defend their territory.

In the black hover wasp colonies, what happens when the main female dies?

• The colony stops breeding.

• The eldest female inherits the nest.

• The colony disbands.

• A new colony is formed elsewhere.

What is a key difference between termites and other social insects like ants and bees?

• Termites have both a king and queen.

• Termites are solitary creatures.

• Termites do not live in colonies.

• Termites do not have a social hierarchy.

How do red squirrels sometimes help their offspring survive?

• By teaching them to hunt.

• By giving them a second midden.

• By migrating with them.

• By sharing their food.

What determines the social rank of spotted hyena cubs?

• Their age.

• Their mother's rank.

• Their father's rank.

• Their hunting skills.

What advantage do high-ranking hyena cubs have?

• They are immune to diseases.

• They receive more food and social support.

• They can choose their own territory.

• They can hunt alone.

Why might a termite become a new queen or king?

• By winning a fight.

• By leaving the colony.

• By being the oldest.

• By chance and becoming sexually mature.

What is a common theme among the animal examples discussed?

• All animals are solitary.

• All animals have the same social structure.

• Inheritance plays a role in survival and success.

• Animals do not care for their offspring.